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Glyde, Henry George - RCA

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Brief BioCanadian, born England, 1906-1998 NationalityCanadian Description

Henry George Glyde was an established artist, illustrator and educator who was instrumental in inaugurating arts training programs in the province of Alberta. Trained at the Brassey Institute in Hastings (1920-26) and the Royal College of Art in London, UK (1926-1930), Glyde majored in mural design, its techniques and materials during his studies.


Upon immigrating to Canada in 1935, Glyde initially taught at the Institute of Technology and Art in Calgary. He later went on to teach at the Banff School of Fine Arts (1936-66) and in the Department of Extension at the University of Alberta before establishing the fine arts program at the university in 1946. He served as the department head at the University of Alberta until his retirement in 1966.


Largely working in oil and watercolour, Glyde’s work primarily focused on the landscapes and people of Alberta, which were created during his many travels across the province. In addition to work on canvas, Glyde is also known for his commissioned murals. Glyde’s murals can be found in the Medicine Hat Public Library, the City of Edmonton Public Art Collection, and St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Medicine Hat. His work can also be found in many public and private collections, including the Alberta Art Foundation, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Art Gallery of Alberta as well as the University of Alberta Museums. In addition to having his work in their collection, the Glenbow Museum also holds Glyde’s archive of letters, sketchbooks and photographs.


Among his most distinguished accomplishments include serving as the first chairperson for the Alberta Visual Arts Board until 1965, and his election into the Royal Canadian Academy in 1949. A major nationally touring retrospective of Glyde’s work was organized by the Glenbow Museum in 1987.


For his contributions to the promotion and education of the arts in Alberta, Glyde was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Alberta (1982). Upon his retirement, he moved with his wife Hilda Mabel to British Columbia. He passed away in 1998.


Name Glyde, Henry George Honorary Suffix RCA Brief Bio Canadian, born England, 1906-1998 Nationality Canadian Description

Henry George Glyde was an established artist, illustrator and educator who was instrumental in inaugurating arts training programs in the province of Alberta. Trained at the Brassey Institute in Hastings (1920-26) and…

Henry George Glyde was an established artist, illustrator and educator who was instrumental in inaugurating arts training programs in the province of Alberta. Trained at the Brassey Institute in Hastings (1920-26) and the Royal College of Art in London, UK (1926-1930), Glyde majored in mural design, its techniques and materials during his studies.


Upon immigrating to Canada in 1935, Glyde initially taught at the Institute of Technology and Art in Calgary. He later went on to teach at the Banff School of Fine Arts (1936-66) and in the Department of Extension at the University of Alberta before establishing the fine arts program at the university in 1946. He served as the department head at the University of Alberta until his retirement in 1966.


Largely working in oil and watercolour, Glyde’s work primarily focused on the landscapes and people of Alberta, which were created during his many travels across the province. In addition to work on canvas, Glyde is also known for his commissioned murals. Glyde’s murals can be found in the Medicine Hat Public Library, the City of Edmonton Public Art Collection, and St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Medicine Hat. His work can also be found in many public and private collections, including the Alberta Art Foundation, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Art Gallery of Alberta as well as the University of Alberta Museums. In addition to having his work in their collection, the Glenbow Museum also holds Glyde’s archive of letters, sketchbooks and photographs.


Among his most distinguished accomplishments include serving as the first chairperson for the Alberta Visual Arts Board until 1965, and his election into the Royal Canadian Academy in 1949. A major nationally touring retrospective of Glyde’s work was organized by the Glenbow Museum in 1987.


For his contributions to the promotion and education of the arts in Alberta, Glyde was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Alberta (1982). Upon his retirement, he moved with his wife Hilda Mabel to British Columbia. He passed away in 1998.

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"People Details - Glyde, Henry George - RCA, University of Alberta Museums Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/6-1775/11-2850. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Publications

Author Little, Harry Lee
Title Rima, the Monkey's Child
Publication Date 1983

Works by this Artist

There are 117 works by this artist.

1950.71 - Dead Fall, Above Canmore

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1944

1985.6.2 - Sketch For Portrait Of H.E.Bulyea

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Object Typedrawing ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Madedate unknown

1983.45.4 - Sketch for Portrait of President Robert Newton

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1951

1983.45.5 - "5 Mile Point West of Banff"

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Object Typedrawing ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1965

1983.45.9 - Noel

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1967

1950.62 - Lethbridge Barn

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1944

1950.63 - Athabasca Falls

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1946

1950.64 - Rosebud, Alberta

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1947

1950.65 - Old Farm, Vegreville

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1948

1950.66 - Stream, Alaska Highway, Northern B.C.

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1944

1950.67 - Peace

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1949

1950.68 - Early Morning, North Edmonton

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1949

1950.69 - Fall Fields, Alberta

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1949

1950.70 - Early Morning, Canmore

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1948

1950.61 - Alaska Highway, Northern B.C.

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1944

1975.17 - Crest For Art, Music And Drama Courses

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Object Typedrawing ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Madedate unknown

1965.28 - Pilot Mountain

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Object Typepainting ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1963

1974.23.8 - Study for Alberta History

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Object Typestudy ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Madeca. 1950

1974.23.9 - Studies of an arm

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Object Typestudy ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Madedate unknown

1974.23.18 - St. John / Whitehorse Airport

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Object Typesketch ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Made1943

1974.23.14.b - Sketch of Reclining Nude

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Object Typesketch ArtistGlyde, Henry George Date Madedate unknown